Absence amp Disability Management - Senior Analyst

Profile

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide your technical content knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of Group Benefits and Programs including: Sick Pay, Salary Continuance, Statutory Disability, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Family and Medical Leave (FML), Vacation and Paid Time-off (PTO), Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. As a member of the ADM team, you will consult with multiple clients on a variety of challenging and complex projects.

The Role

You will initially focus on developing and enhancing technical skills to support the ADM team and provide support on ADM projects, including creating client deliverables, contributing to new business activities and participating in the evaluation of program performance. The expectation is that within one to two years, you will be serving as the project manager and day–to-day and communication liaison with our clients on core ADM projects.

Complete complex cost analyses for vacation, sick time, salary continuation and short- and long-term disability plans, as well as PTO, FML, life and AD&D programs

Conduct compliance audits of short and long term disability and other paid time off programs

Ensure the strength and accuracy of vendor market intelligence by regularly reviewing and assessing competitor absence and disability programs

Manage the vendor procurement process by assembling appropriate data, customizing the RFP template, responding to vendor questions, and confirming that all analyses comparing vendor products, services and contracts are complete and accurate; consult effectively with clients and vendors regarding data collection and project execution

Conduct on-going plan management by monitoring vendor and program performance and evaluating program trends; recommend and implement program enhancements when needed

Understand the regulations governing FMLA, Statutory Disability and ERISA as it relates to absence programs. Learn best practice plan design elements and industry standards for program service delivery.

Manage the preparation of client presentations and other client deliverables

Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by drafting proposals, responding to RFPs and, when needed, participating in sales meetings with potential clients

The Requirements

3 years of experience working with disability plans, ideally gained in an underwriting, claims, or actuarial role at a group health carrier, at a disability management vendor or at a benefits consulting firm

Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget

Solid financial analysis skills

Ability to work both independently as well as on a team

Attention to detail in all work and work products

The analytical and creative skills needed to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way

Track record of success in managing client issues and relationships

Excellent skills with Microsoft office tools such as Power Point, Excel and Word

Strong oral/written communications skills; comfortable interacting with professionals at all levels

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues and the creativity to think outside the box

Ability to travel up to 50%

The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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Company info

Willis Towers Watson.
Website : https://www.willistowerswatson.com/